Grungy Mixed Media Florals - Dimensional Junk Journal Pockets & Belly Bands

Happy Friday, friends 🤎

Today we’re diving into rich, grungy mixed media play and turning it into functional junk journal ephemera.

These dimensional florals are created using layered stencil work, texture, deep glazing, and gold accents that catch the light beautifully.

What started as a creative warm-up became tall gusseted pockets, short, gusseted pockets, and horizontal belly bands full of depth and drama.

In this video we’ll:

• Prep our paper base so it can handle moisture and texture

• Build raised stencil florals with dimension

• Add deep glazing for that aged, vintage look

• Highlight petals, vines, and leaves with paint detail

• Finish with golden shine for that final elevated touch

Mixed media doesn’t have to be intimidating.

You don’t need perfection — you just need permission to play.

Let’s get messy together 🤎


Golden Fluid Acrylics – Iridescent Gold Fine – https://www.amazon.com/Fluid-Acrylic-Iridescent-Color-Paints/dp/B0027AEAGG/ref=sxin_17_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa

Golden Fluid Acrylics – Raw Umber - https://www.amazon.com/GOLDEN-Acrylics-Professional-Acrylic-Semi-Opaque/dp/B0006TU7LC/ref=sr_1_1_pp

Amsterdam Paint – Quinacridone Rose Light – https://www.amazon.com/Amsterdam-Standard-Acrylic-Quinacridone-17093852/dp/B0014ZSF9I/ref=sr_1_1

Amsterdam Paint – Quinacridone Rose – https://www.amazon.com/Amsterdam-Standard-Acrylic-Quinacridone-17093662/dp/B0014ZQO3M/ref=sr_1_2

Liquitex Modeling Paste – https://www.amazon.com/Liquitex-Professional-Modeling-Paste-Medium/dp/B000KNLGGY/ref=sr_1_3

Liquitex Gesso – https://www.amazon.com/Liquitex-G5316-Professional-Surface-Medium/dp/B000KNJF6W/ref=sr_1_1_pp

DecoArt Paint – Cadmium Yellow – https://www.amazon.com/DecoArt-Americana-Acrylic-2-Ounce-Cadmium/dp/B000XZTKL2/ref=sr_1_1

Golden Artist Acrylic – Sap Green Hue - https://www.amazon.com/GOLDEN-Acrylics-Professional-Acrylic-Semi-Transparent/dp/B0009POD3G/ref=sr_1_1